6. ʻUKULELE BOOKS

PART I: BOOKS ABOUT ʻUKULELE

BELOFF 2003

Beloff History

Beloff 1997

Jim Beloff, The Ukulele: A Visual History (Backbeat Books, 2003). Covers history of the instrument, vintage sheet music, players through the decades, and assorted tidbits.

DIXON et al 2011

Dixon 2011 Ukulele

Dixon et al 2011

Daniel Dixon with Dixie Dixon and Jayne McKay, Ukulele: The Worldʻs Friendliest Instrument (Gibb Smith, 2011). This just out. Similar to Beloff in scope, celebrating the ukuleleʻs current global popularity.

FELIX et al 1980

Felix et al 1980

Felix et al 1980

Felix, John Henry, Leslie Nunes, and Peter F. Senecal. The ʻUkulele: A Portuguese Gift to Hawaii. Honolulu: published by the authors, 1980.

GROVE-WHITE 2014

Grove-White 2012

Grove-White 2012

Grove-White, Will. Get Plucky with the Ukulele. London: Octopus Publishing, 2014.

PRETOR-PINNEY & HODGKINSON 2013

Pretor-Pinney & Hodgkinson 2013

Pretor-Pinney & Hodgkinson 2013

Pretor-Pinney, Gavin, and Tom Hodgkinson. The Ukulele Handbook. London: Bloomsbury, 2013.

TRANQUADA & KING 2012

Tranquada & King 2012

Tranquada & King 2012

Tranquada, Jim, and John King. The ʻUkulele: A History. Honolulu: University of Hawaiʻi Press, 2012.

WALSH & KING 2013

Walsh & King 2013

Walsh & King 2013

Walsh, Tom and John King. The Martin Ukulele: The Little Instrument That Helped Create a Guitar Giant. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 2013.

WHITCOMB 2012

Whitcomb 2012

Whitcomb 2012

Whitcomb, Ian. Ukulele Heroes: The Golden Age. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books, 2012.

WOOD 2011

Wood 2011

Wood 2011

Wood, Alistair. Ukulele for Dummies. West Sussex, England: Wiley, 2011.

PART II. ACADEMIC THESES

Drodz, Karen. The Hawaiian ʻUkulele: Its Players, Makers, Teachers and Continuity in Traditional Transmission Processes. M.A. thesis, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 1998.

Pang, Chadwick Sean. Virtuosic Ukulele: Re/Creating. M.A. thesis, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2008.

PART III. INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS FOR ʻUKULELE

Allen 2008

Allen 2008

Allen 2008

Allen, Henry Kaleialoha. Pila Liʻiliʻi Hana Ukulele Worshop, Book 1. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2008.

Bailey 1914

Bailey 1914

Bailey 1914

Bailey, N.B. A Practical Method for Self Instruction on the Ukulele and the Banjo Ukulele. San Francisco: Sherman, Clay & Co., 1914

Beloff 1999a

Beloff, Jim. Jumpinʻ Jimʻs Ukulele Tips ʻn Tunes. Los Angeles: Flea Market Music, 1999.

Beloff 1999b

Beloff 1999b

Beloff 1999b

Beloff, Jim. Jumpinʻ Jimʻs Gone Hawaiian. Los Angeles: Flea Market Music, 1999.

Breen n.d.

Breen n.d.

Breen n.d.

Breen, May Singhi. Islander Uke Self Teaching Method. New York: French American Reeds Mfg. Co., n.d.

Centerbrook Publishing 1998

Centerbrook Publishing 1998

Centerbrook Publishing 1998

Centerbrook Publishing, comp. Hawaiian Ukulele: The Early Methods. Anaheim Hills, CA: Centerbrook Publishing, 1998.

Cooke 2012

Cooke 2012

Cooke 2012

Cooke, George “Gippy.” You Can Play the ʻUkulele. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing, 2012.

Favilla 1951

Favilla 1951 Bk 1

Favilla 1951 Bk 1

Favilla, Herk. The Baritone Ukulele Book 1: A Self-Teaching Method for the Beginner. Brooklyn, NY: Favilla Guitars, Inc., 1951.

Favilla 195?

Favilla, Herk. The Baritone Ukulele Book 2: A Practical Method for Students and Professionals. Brooklyn, NY: Favilla Guitars, Inc., 195?

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005a

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005a

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005a

Gilman, Tyler, and Yu Ishizaki. Hawaiian Style Ukulele Vol. 1. Honolulu: Uketree Records, 2005.

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005b

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005b

Gilman & Ishizaki 2005b

Gilman, Tyler, and Yu Ishizaki. Hawaiian Style Ukulele Vol. 2. Honolulu: Uketree Records, 2005

Gilman & Ishizaki 2008

Gilman & Ishizaki 2008

Gilman & Ishizaki 2008

Gilman, Tyler, and Yu Ishizaki. Hawaiian Style Ukulele Vol. 3. Honolulu: Uketree Records, 2008.

Heaukulani 2007

Heaukulani 2007

Heaukulani 2007

Heaukulani, David. Ukulele Slack Key. Hilo: DH Enterprises, 2007.

Island Joy 2007

Island Joy 2007

Island Joy 2007

Island Joy. Hawaiian Ukulele Music 1. Honolulu: Island Joy, 2007.

Island Joy 2010

Island Joy 2010

Island Joy 2010

Island Joy. Hawaiian Ukulele Music 2. Honolulu: Island Joy, 2010.

Kealakai 1914

Kealakai 1914-1916 coverKealakai, Major. Self Instructor for the Ukulele and Taro Patch Fiddle. Los Angeles: Frank J. Hart Southern California Music Co., 1914.

Kia 1916

Kia 1916

Kia 1916

Kia, Geo. Ukulele Solos and Hawaiian Songs with Ukulele Accompaniment. Los Angeles: R.W. Heffelfinger, 1916.

Moyer 1915

Moyer 1915

Moyer 1915

Moyer, Will D. National Self Teacher for Hawaiian Ukulele, Banjuke or Taro Patch Fiddle. Chicago: Chart Music Publishing Co., 1915.

Nelson 2006

Nelson 2006

Nelson 2006

Nelson, Mark Kailana. Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay, 2006.

Ohta and Ho 2006

Ohta and Ho 2006

Ohta and Ho 2006

Ohta, Herb, Jr. and Daniel Ho. Discovering the ʻUkulele: A Beginnerʻs Guide to Technique, Tuning, Scales, Chords, & Songs. Los Angeles: Daniel Ho Creations, 2006.

Ohta and Ho 2007

Ohta & Ho 2007

Ohta & Ho 2007

Ohta, Herb, Jr. and Daniel Ho. Exploring the ʻUkulele: A, Intermediate Guide to Strumming, Arpeggios, Chords, 3rds, 6ths, Pentatonic Scales, Picking, Fingering, Hawaiian Turnarounds & Songs. Los Angeles: Daniel Ho Creations, 2007

Palisbo 2010a

Palisbo 2010a

Palisbo 2010a

Palisbo, Peter. Pekeloʻs Hawaiian Ukulele Method, Level 1. [Seattle]: Pekelo Publishing, 2010.

Palisbo 2010b

Palisbo 2010b

Palisbo 2010b

Palisbo, Peter. Pekeloʻs Hawaiian Ukulele Method, Level 2. [Seattle]: Pekelo Publishing, 2010.

Peterson 1924

Peterson 1924

Peterson 1924

Peterson, J. Kalani. Peterson Ukulele Method. New York: Bourne Music Publishing, 1924.

Preston 2006

Preston 2006

Preston 2006

Preston, Michael. Letʻs Kanikapila! Ten Steps to Learn ʻUkulele the Hawaiian Way. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing, 2006.

Smith 1917

Smith Wm J 1917

Smith Wm J 1917

Smith, William J. The Kamiki Ukulele Method. New York: Wm. J. Smith & Co., 1917.

Smith 1926

Smith 1926

Smith 1926

Smith, William J. EZ Easy Method for Ukulele and Ukulele-Banjo. New York: Wm J. Smith Co., 1926.

Sokolow & Beloff 2006

Sokolow & Beloff 2006

Sokolow & Beloff 2006

Sokolow, Fred, and Jim Beloff. Ukulele Fretboard Roadmaps. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 2006.

[Tapia] 194?

[Tapia] 194?

[Tapia] 194?

[Tapia, Bill]. Kalaeʻs Hawaiian Ukulele Instructions. Honolulu: Kalai, 194?

UH Curriculum Research & Development Group 2000

UH Curriculum Research 2000

UH Curriculum Research 2000

University of Hawaii Curriculum Research & Development Group. How to Play the Hawaiian ʻUkulele: Ten Easy Lessons. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing, 2000.

PART IV ʻUKULELE SONG BOOKS

Charles Hansen n.d.

Charles Hansen Inc. Beyond the Reef: Ukulele Favorites. New York: Charles Hansen Inc., n.d.

Cummings 1982

Cummings 1982

Cummings 1982

Cummings, Andy. Sight and Sound. n.p.: Holomua Corp., 1982.

Edwards 1949

Edwards 1949

Edwards 1949

Edwards, Cliff. Ukulele Ike Collection for the Ukulele No. 1. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1949.

Edwards 1958

Edwards 1958

Edwards 1958

Edwards, Cliff. Ukulele Ike Collection for the Ukulele No. 2. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1958.

Edwards 1961

Edwards 1961

Edwards 1961

Edwards, Cliff. Ukulele Ike Collection for the Ukulele No. 3. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1961.

Eidson & Cherednik 1982

Eidson & Cherednik 1982

Eidson & Cherednik 1982

Eidson, Ken, and Ross Cherednik. Mel Bayʻs Hawaiian Uke Songbook. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay, 1982

Gardner 2014

Gardner 2014

Gardner 2014

Gardner, Taimane. Ukulele Songbook with Taimane. Honolulu: Diamond Entertainment, 2014.

Hill 1961

Hill, Paul (arr.) Hits from Hawaii for the Ukulele No. 1. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1961.

Ho 2010

Ho 2010

Ho 2010

Ho, Daniel. Pōlani. Los Angeles: Daniel Ho Creations, 2010.

Ho 2013

Ho 2013

Ho 2013

Ho, Daniel. Daniel Ho ʻUkulele Songbook. Los Angeles: Daniel Ho Creations, 2013.

Johnson 2010

Johnson 2010

Johnson 2010

Johnson, Chad (arr). Hawaiian Songs for Ukulele. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 2010.

King, A 1928

King A 1928

King A 1928

King, Art. Modern Ukulele Solos. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1928.

King, J 2004

King, J 2004

King, J 2004

King, John. Famous Solos & Duets for the Ukulele. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay Publications, 2004.

Lane 1961

Lane 1961

Lane 1961

Lane, John. Hits from Hawaii for the Ukulele No. 2. New York: Miller Music Corp., 1961.

Langlands 19xx

Langlands 19xx

Langlands 19xx

Langlands, Dave. Famous Ukulele Solos. Los Angeles: Frank J. Hart Southern California Music Co., 19xx

Shimabukuro 2012

Shimabukuro 2012

Shimabukuro 2012

Shimabukuro, Jake. Peace Love Ukulele. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 2012.

Shimabukuro 2013

Shimabukuro 2013

Shimabukuro 2013

Shimabukuro, Jake. Grand Ukulele. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 2013.

Shiraishi 2000

Shiraishi 2000

Shiraishi 2000

Shiraishi, Makoto. Ukulele Hawaiian Collection. Tokyo: Doremi Music Publishing Co., 2000.

Smeck 1950

Smeck 1950

Smeck 1950

Smeck, Roy. Irving Berlin Songs arranged for the “Uke.” New York: Irving Berlin Music Corp., 1950.

Whitcomb 1999

Whitcomb 1999

Whitcomb 1999

Whitcomb, Ian. Ukulele Heaven: Songs from the Golden Age of the Ukulele. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay, 1999.

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